Mint Pulao / Mint Rice / Pudina Pulao Using Instant Pot

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prepared aromatic, tasty and healthy Mint Pulao or Pudina Pulao. Pudina rice is one of the most flavourful rice recipes you can cook up in few minutes. Serving Mint Pulao as accompaniment can put your guests at ease. Many people use mint as a part of appetizers, to be eaten before the main course to digest their food comfortably. The aroma of the mint activates the salivary glands in your mouth, which secrete the digestive enzymes, thereby helping digestion. These attributes are why mint is extensively used in the culinary arts. Nowadays, mint is one of the most common elements in toothpaste, mouthwashes, and other dental hygiene products, also its widely used in ice-creams and chocolates, as well as in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, medicines, inhalers, and breath fresheners, it is also used as a condiment and a decorative item in culinary preparation around the world. So let's start with the recipe!

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Preparation Time: 15 Minutes; Cooking Time: 15 Minutes.

Each Serving of Mint Pulao or Pudina Pulao Contains 315 Calories.

Ingredients :To Make Mint Paste :

Mint leaves 1 cup

Coriander leaves ¼ cup,

Green chillies 5 strips

Garlic cloves 2

Ginger 1 inch

Water ¼ cup

To Tempering Mint Pulao / Rice :

Olive oil 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Bay leaf 1

Black Peppercorn

Cloves 3

Cardamom 3 pods

Cinnamon stick 1 inch

Cashews 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder 1 tsp

Other Ingredients:

Basmati Rice 1 cup, soaked in water for 20 minutes,

Onion 1 small, thinly sliced

Tomato 1 small, finely chopped

Chickpeas ¼ cup, soaked overnight,

Water 1 ¼ cup

Salt 1 tsp

Instructions :To make mint masala paste :

In a grinder/blender add mint and coriander leaves, garlic, ginger and green chilies, then add water and grind to make a smooth paste.

Now to the pot add sliced onions stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onions start to brown.

Add chopped tomato, and cook until the tomato begins to break down.

Now add soaked chickpeas saute well and add turmeric powder, salt and mix all very well.Meanwhile, add mint and coriander paste and drain the rice and add to the pot, saute well and add 1 ¼ cup of water.

Close the lid, place the vent on sealing position and cook for 8 minutes at high pressure.

Naturally, release pressure for 10 minutes, then open the valve to release any remaining pressure, open the lid, mix all and serve hot.

Stovetop Variation: If you don't have an instant pot, you could also prepare this mint pulao in the stovetop pressure cooker. I suggest two whistles for the rice and let the pressure release naturally.

Mint promotes digestion and soothes the stomach in case of indigestion or inflammation. It also a great appetizer.

Mint has excellent curative properties and is considered an excellent home remedy for stomach ailments.

Mint has germicidal qualities and quickly freshens breath, it adds to oral health by inhibiting harmful bacterial growth inside the mouth and by cleaning the tongue and teeth. It helps in weight loss by stimulating the digestive enzymes, which absorb nutrients from food and consume fat and turn it into usable energy.

One serving of Mint Pulao contains 11 % vitamin A; mint is an excellent source of vitamin A, that is crucial for eye health and night vision.

It is also a good source of antioxidants, which helps to protect your body from oxidative stress, a type of damage to cells caused by free radicals.

If you have mouth ulcers and skin acne problems, eating Mint Pulao regularly can surely help. It can help flush out toxins from your body and improve overall health.

You can use mint rice to cleanse your palate. So if you have served up garlic infused main courses, you can serve a small portion of mint rice between courses. This not only cleanses and freshens the mouth; it also helps increase the taste of the next meal course.

Good Time To Eat : It's good to eat Mint Pulao or Pudina Pulao for Lunch or Brunch.

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I am Dr. Shubhangi Kumbhar, a doctor turned house wife. Currently, I am a freelance nutritionist/dietitian and blogger at "Aaichi Savali". Aaichi Savali is an “Eatwell Guide”, focused towards Healthy, Delicious and Nutritious Food from all over the world. Furthermore, you can find quick and simple ideas for arts and crafts with recycled items in a fun way. Finally, our DIY tutorials for kids are super easy and fun to do exercises.
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